Almost every gardener has a pot or two of strawberries on their plot, and with their compact, easy-to-care-for nature, who can blame us? Freshly picked fruits are juicy, flavoursome and far superior t

Lucy highlights some of the most pressing jobs she’ll be tackling this fortnight

Spread a bulky mulch on top of the soil surface around the base of young apple trees to condition the soil, hold in moisture and suppress weeds. This will all help the tree to establish well. Use well

Lucy considers some of the exciting jobs to be done as spring gets underway

Anne outlines her top jobs to be getting on with over the coming fortnight

Here’s how to sow, grow and pick the best varieties for a delicious summer harvest